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Pir or Peer (Persian: پیر, literally "old [person]") is a title for a Sufi master or spiritual guide equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title is often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is often done by general lessons (called Suhbas) and individual guidance. Other words that refer to a Pir include, Murshid (Arabic: مرشد, meaning "guide" or "teacher"), Sheikh and Sarkar (Persian word meaning Master, Lord). | Pir or Peer (Persian: پیر, literally "old [person]") is a title for a Sufi master or spiritual guide equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title is often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is often done by general lessons (called Suhbas) and individual guidance. Other words that refer to a Pir include, Murshid (Arabic: مرشد, meaning "guide" or "teacher"), Sheikh and Sarkar (Persian word meaning Master, Lord). | ||
The title Peer Baba (पीर बाबा) is common in Hindi used to give a salutation to Sufi masters or similarly honored persons. After their death people visit their tombs (dargah) (मकबरा). | The title Peer Baba (पीर बाबा) is common in Hindi and is used to give a salutation to Sufi masters or similarly honored persons. After their death people visit their tombs (dargah) (मकबरा). | ||
Latest revision as of 05:32, 28 May 2016
Pir is the spirit or atma as described by Mohammed.
In Persian, Pir is used to refer to a Sufi master or spiritual guide.
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Pir or Peer (Persian: پیر, literally "old [person]") is a title for a Sufi master or spiritual guide equally used in the nath tradition. They are also referred to as a Hazrat or Shaikh, which is Arabic for Old Man. The title is often translated into English as "saint" and could be interpreted as "Elder". In Sufism a Pir's role is to guide and instruct his disciples on the Sufi path. This is often done by general lessons (called Suhbas) and individual guidance. Other words that refer to a Pir include, Murshid (Arabic: مرشد, meaning "guide" or "teacher"), Sheikh and Sarkar (Persian word meaning Master, Lord).
The title Peer Baba (पीर बाबा) is common in Hindi and is used to give a salutation to Sufi masters or similarly honored persons. After their death people visit their tombs (dargah) (मकबरा).
